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Film review: 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' is a forgettable spin-off
livemint.com - 6 Jun 2019 19:50
The film is built around Jean Grey acquiring extraordinary powers.Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender reprise their roles
Amazon credits AI-driven enhancements and mathematical optimizations for Locker growth
Venture Beat - 6 Jun 2019 00:35
During a breakout session at re:MARS, Amazon gave an update on Locker, its international self-service parcel delivery service.
Here's how the $37-billion Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger went into the ditch
L.A. Times - 6 Jun 2019 21:255 Startup Hurdles Every Founder Needs To Overcome In Order To Achieve Rapid Growth
Forbes - 6 Jun 2019 16:43
Growing a startup is a challenge regardless of your past successes. Overcome these five hurdles and you'll be well on your way to unlocking repeatable growth.
How Swedish It Girl And Agency Founder Babba C. Rivera Is Rewriting The Marketing Playbook
Forbes - 6 Jun 2019 16:42
Known simply as "Babba", Babba C. Rivera launched her own branding agency, By.Babba, after roles at Uber and Away. Find out how she's challenging the status quo as a marketing expert, influencer, and cultural advisor for...
These Seven Summer Jobs Can Quick Start Your Entrepreneurial Teen
Forbes - 6 Jun 2019 16:36
Most teens think of summer jobs merely as a way to earn petty cash. They can offer something much more than that. They can open the way to life-long joy and riches.
Britain's top trusts: the best sources of reliable income
MoneyWeek - 6 Jun 2019 15:10
Dividends are crucial to healthy long-term returns, so no portfolio should be without investment trusts offering dependable and consistent payouts. Sarah Moore explains how to find them. The post Britain's top trusts: th...
You can order McDonald’s with foreign currency today, but you have to hurry!
Fast Company - 6 Jun 2019 13:35
What’s in your fanny pack? McDonald’s is slowly turning into the U.S. State Department. Not only are Austrian branches of the Big Mac purveyor serving as mini-embassies, but now McDonald’s is letting customers acro...
These public toilets are prettier than your house
Fast Company - 6 Jun 2019 13:00
The award-winning outhouses at Longs Peak aren’t just beautiful, though—they’re a technical solution to a long-standing problem at Rocky Mountain National Park. If you’re spending time at a national park, the hig...
Why Americans are holding off on remodeling their homes (for now)
Market Watch - 6 Jun 2019 11:57
A Harvard study finds a drop in growth in spending on home improvements.
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with Narrator and some hidden improvements
Venture Beat - 6 Jun 2019 06:16
Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 18912 from the 20H1 branch with Narrator improvements, some hidden gems, and the usual bug fixes.
Asia Markets: Asian markets mixed as traders weigh trade tensions vs. hopes of Fed rate cut
Market Watch - 6 Jun 2019 04:49
Asian markets were mixed in early trading Thursday as investors weighed pessimism over global trade tensions against optimism that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates.
Why the jobs report could be better than everyone expects
New York Post - 6 Jun 2019 03:58
Can I predict the employment report correctly for the second straight month? We'll know Friday. By most measures, the US economy looks as though it's weakening. But tomorrow's employment report could show the opposite. I...
Insys, the Opioid Drug Maker, to Pay $225 Million to Settle Fraud Charges
The New York Times - 6 Jun 2019 02:36
Federal prosecutors accused the company of illegally marketing its powerful fentanyl painkiller and of defrauding government health care programs.
5 U.S. Campaigns That Could Win the Top Innovation Prize at Cannes
AdWeek - 6 Jun 2019 01:21
Ahead of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity later this month, the judges on Tuesday released a short list of nominees up for this year's Innovation award. The Innovation Lions, which have been awarded since 2013, ho...
Blizzard is right to focus on Overwatch 2 and not a StarCraft shooter
Venture Beat - 6 Jun 2019 23:01
Blizzard is reportedly working on Overwatch 2, which is a smart move even if it means cancelling a Starcraft shooter.
'Gamble With Me.' Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Has A Trick For Convincing Skeptics
Forbes - 6 Jun 2019 21:50
Jeff Bezos says that the best way to win support for an idea is by acknowledging there is no one right answer. Amazon employees are taught to "disagree and commit."
Jeff Bezos: Blue Origin is going to the moon to 'save the Earth'
Venture Beat - 6 Jun 2019 21:30
Jeff Bezos talked about why he thinks going to the moon is important and how robots that can grasp things will be an important future tech trend.
Zoox CEO explains what makes the company's self-driving cars better: four-wheel steering, big batteries, AI
Venture Beat - 6 Jun 2019 20:43
Zoox CEO Aicha Evans detailed the self-driving tech company's platform and vision during a keynote address at Amazon's re:MARS conference in Vegas.
Facebook enhances Level Up program for emerging game streamers
Venture Beat - 6 Jun 2019 20:42
Facebook announced its Level Up Program for emerging game creators, or livestreamers, just in time for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).
Is Building A Personal Brand Actually Worth It?
Forbes - 6 Jun 2019 20:27
If you are the face of your business, building your personal brand will give you the competitive edge you need to stand out. It's critical to gaining authority within your market and earning consumers' trust.
AT&T declares itself 'world leader' in 5G despite 0 consumer devices
Venture Beat - 6 Jun 2019 20:20
AT&T is pounding its chest as a leader in 5G, even though average consumers haven't even been able to test its network in the United States.